Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Veterans Coffee Social with Senator Rausch, Rep Roy, & Secretary Santiago at the Franklin Senior Center - March 6 at 10 AM
Mental Health: Kallie Montagano and Sonja Wagner (video)
"Welcome to Mental Health, the crisis of our time.
My name is Anne Bergen. I am the host of this series of programs brought to you by Franklin TV whose mission is really to bring important topics relevant to the community out so we can inform the residents aware of issues that are very very important.
The issue we have to address is mental health."
Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gXvUrzkRMo
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Mental Health: Kallie Montagano and Sonja Wagner (video) |
Rainbow Cafe at the Franklin Senior Center 2:30 PM
MA Constitution "Equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed or national origin."
Article I of Part the First of the Constitution is hereby annulled and the following is adopted:
"All people are born free and equal and have certain natural, essential and unalienable rights; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing and protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness. Equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed or national origin."
The link to this section and to the full MA constitution can be found ->
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/Constitution#amendmentArticleCVI
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MA Constitution "Equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed or national origin." |
Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY
Monday, February 26, 2024
Franklin Recreation: 2024 Summer Camp Brochure
"Good Day Franklin!
This year we have a bunch of different camps running throughout the Summer. Check out our 2024 Summer Camp Brochure.
Registration for these camps will open on Friday, March 1st."
Register online at -> https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
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Franklin Recreation: 2024 Summer Camp Brochure |
Fallen Hero Recognition: Richard L. Desper - Vietnam - Feb 26, 2024
"Lance Corporal Richard Lincoln Desper was born on February 12, 1947 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Desper. Richard lived at 45 Coutu St. with his parents, four brothers, and 13 sisters.
According to the war Department's official telegram Corporal Desper died five miles north of An Hoa in Quong Nan province of fragmentation wounds inflicted by mortar fire while on a search-and-clear mission with the Marine Corps in Vietnam on February 26, 1969. This was Corporal Desper's second tour of duty in the war zone having previously served in Vietnam with the Navy."
Lance Corporal Richard Lincoln Desper |
Lance Corporal Richard L. Desper was 22 years old at the time of his death in Vietnam.
Lance Corporal Richard Lincoln Desper |
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html
Franklin Public Library: News & Events for Kids & Families scheduled for March 2024
Kids Take & Make: Rainbow Tambourine! Available Friday, March 1st
Starting Friday, March 1st stop by the library to pick up your very own Rainbow Tambourine Kit!
Kits
include supplies and instructions for making your very own musical
instrument! The perfect craft to brighten your day! SUPPLIES ARE
LIMITED! Rainbow Tambourine Kits will be distributed on a first come
first serve basis!
March Madness: Battle of the Books! Voting Begins Monday, March 4th
It's
time for our favorite books to once again battle it out! Cast your
votes each week at the Franklin Public Library! 16 books will start but
only 1 can be named Franklin's Favorite book!
Doggie Tales! Monday, March 4th @ 4:00 PM (1st grade +)
Improve
your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a trained
therapy dog! Bring your favorite book or pick out one of ours to read. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. SPOTS ARE LIMITED. Register on our website to reserve your spot.
Todd Brodeur Frisbee Demonstration! Wednesday March 6th @1:00PM
Join
2-time World Freestyle Frisbee Champion Todd Brodeur for a super fun
hands on frisbee demonstration! Learn some new moves and have fun! No
registration required!
Science Series! Saturday March 6th @1:00PM
No Registration Required!
Join
us for a special science workshop, brought to you by volunteers from
the Franklin High School Science department! Ideal for kids ages 7+!
Tricky Trivia Thursday, March 14th @ 6:30 PM
No Registration Required!
Are
you ready to prove your trivia knowledge is more than trivial? Do you
have the facts to fight for the title of Franklin's Trivia Master? Join
us for snacks and a Family Trivia Challenge at the Library! Play as a
team or go solo for ultimate bragging rights!
Petite Picassos! Tuesday March 11th & 25th @3:00PM
Join
Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a ladybug!
This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6-12! All materials
will be provided! REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Doggie Tales! Monday, March 18th @ 4:00 PM (1st grade +)
Improve
your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a trained
therapy dog! Bring your favorite book or pick out one of ours to read. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. SPOTS ARE LIMITED. Register on our website to reserve your spot.
Kids Paint Party! Saturday March 23rd @ 1:00PM
For
kids ages 5-11! Join local instructor Denise Palmieri for this
step-by-step paint party specifically for kids! All materials will be
provided and you'll get to take home your very own butterfly themed
masterpiece! REGISTRATION REQUIRED!! The same painting will be taught in March & April - please only register for 1 date.
Henry the Juggler! Thursday March 28th @1:00PM
Join
us for a show that is known to cause spontaneous outbursts of laughter!
You will be left completely amazed as you watch Henry the juggler
juggle his CLUBS, RINGS, TORCHES and MORE! Caution: Henry is known to
use innocent bystanders in his act!
Mike Bent's AbraKIDabra Show! Friday March 29th @1:00PM
Join
us for an exciting and fun comedy magic show developed especially for
kids and families! AbraKidabra!™ combines amazing magic, big laughs,
audience participation and hilarious surprises for a one-of-a-kind,
interactive experience that will leave the whole family impressed!
The Library is so excited to partner with Dean College for a giant egg hunt on the library lawn and Dean College grove! Bring your own basket, and enjoy crafts and activities!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/march-2024-franklin-library-news-events
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Franklin Public Library: News & Events for Kids & Families scheduled for March 2024 |
Will you sign the One Franklin petition to put an override request on the ballot?
"one tool we have for getting this on the ballot this budget season, June 2024.
We (One Franklin) will campaign hard in April and May.
Otherwise, if we wait until November, the schools will suffer, and the problem will increase requiring an even larger number. "
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Will you sign the One Franklin petition to put an override request on the ballot? |
FHS basketball and hockey D1 playoff seedings & first game schedule
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FHS basketball and hockey D1 playoff seedings & first game schedule |
St. Patrick's Day Celebration event March 10 at the Proctor Mansion
"Only three weeks away! Celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day at the Proctor Mansion Inn!
Bagpiper outside!Fiddler inside!Games for the kids!Festive full bar for the adults!Food trucks and more!
Suggested donation is $26.20 for adults, kids free!
Bring the family and come celebrate the St. Patrick's Day season with live music, a full bar, and MANY children activities! All proceed support the Home Base Program's Boston Marathon Team!
Since their founding in 2009, Home Base has been breaking new ground, leading regional and national efforts with a multidisciplinary team of experts working together to help Veterans, Service Members and their Families heal from invisible wounds. By caring for Veterans, Service Members and their Families in a family-based clinic, and working in cooperation with the US Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA), Home Base serves as a replicable model to promote the health and wellbeing of Veterans, Service Members and their Families nationwide"
Register O’Donnell Brings the Registry of Deeds Directly to Norfolk County Residents - Franklin, May 7, 2024
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell announced today that he and his outreach team will resume holding office hours in communities throughout Norfolk County as part of his ongoing efforts to bring the Registry of Deeds directly to the residents of Norfolk County.
The Registry of Deeds is the principal office for real property records in Norfolk County, cataloging and housing more than 10 million land documents dating back to 1793. The office hours will be held to assist residents in locating their property records and provide them with certified copies of land documents, such as deeds and mortgage discharges.
The Register expressed his strong belief in the benefits of bringing the Registry directly to residents. "These office hours," noted Register O'Donnell, "allow us to bring Registry services directly to the residents of Norfolk County without the inconvenience of having them travel to the Registry's central office in Dedham."
By offering office hours, the Register aims to make it more convenient for residents to access and inquire about real property records. This initiative reflects the Register's commitment to providing efficient and accessible services to the residents of Norfolk County.
Although Registry staff cannot provide legal advice, they will be on hand along with the Register to answer basic questions, transport documents for recording, and assist in the filling out of a Declaration of Homestead form that provides limited protection against the forced sale of an individual's primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. They will also assist a person in signing up for the Registry of Deeds Consumer Notification Program, which alerts a homeowner when a transaction has been made against their property to alert them against potential cases of fraud.
Register O'Donnell concluded by stating, "I understand that not everyone has the ability to travel to the Registry. By offering office hours in different locations throughout Norfolk County, we hope to accommodate those who may have difficulty making it to our main location. Additionally, residents can also utilize our online services at www.norfolkdeeds.org to access and request real property records from the comfort of their own homes. Our goal is to ensure that all Norfolk County residents have convenient and flexible options for accessing and inquiring about their real property records."
2024 Winter and Spring Scheduled Office Hours |
If you would like to stay up-to-date on upcoming Registry of Deeds events, programs, and real estate information, you can sign up for our Registry email updates at www.norfolkdeeds.org, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/norfolkdeeds, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkdeeds.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities, and others with a need for secure, accurate, and accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website, www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101 or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
Kevin Martin of NerdsToGo of Franklin, Mass recognized with Sales Achievement & President's Award
- The award recognizing the Highest Volume locations in Sales Achievement were presented to Regis DeVeaux: NerdsToGo of Alexandria, Va.; Kevin Martin: NerdsToGo of Franklin, Mass.; and NerdsToGo of Bellevue, Wash. team led by Michael Santiago.
- The President's Award, which recognizes the top NerdsToGo locations with the highest total sales, was given to Regis DeVeaux: NerdsToGo of Alexandria, Va.; Kevin Martin: NerdsToGo of Franklin, Mass.; Gina and Michael Santiago: NerdsToGo of Bellevue, Wash.; David Alcorn: NerdsToGo of Kemah, Texas; Rory Dunnaback: NerdsToGo of Milwaukie, Ore.; and Erik Nelson: NerdsToGo of Swarthmore, Pa.
- Susan and Don Dally of NerdsToGo of Knoxville, Tenn., were recognized with the Rookie of the Year Award, which honors the franchisee with the highest sales for the first full 12 months of operation.
NerdsToGo® is a growing IT services franchise brand that provides a simple path to overcoming the pain points and complexities of technology. Friendly and approachable Nerds offer solutions for efficiency and security for small to medium-sized businesses, as well as the individual who needs help with personal computers, devices and home networks. NerdsToGo is a service-oriented brand in the Propelled Brands® family. Providing Managed IT Services for business, the Nerds can assess, design and support IT networks while providing remote support and vendor management.For more information or to learn about opportunities, visit NerdsToGo.com or contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or call 214.346.5679)
Visit the webpage for Franklin to find out more info or schedule service https://www.nerdstogo.com/franklin-ma/
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Kevin Martin of NerdsToGo of Franklin, Mass recognized with Sales Achievement & President's Award |
Franklin Senior Center highlighted events for the last week for February 2024
"Looking for something to do this week? We’ve got tons going on at the Franklin Senior Center!"
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3xafGVr9hg/
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Franklin Senior Center highlighted events for the last week for February 2024 |
Congressman Auchincloss: An Update for the past 2 weeks (as of 2/23/24)
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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, Feb 26, 2024
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY